Brassiere



K. HAYES July 12, 1949.

BRASSIERE Filed Dec. 28, 1945 Patented July 12, 1949 Q 23475393- IBRASSIEIt- E,

Kathleen Hayes, Montreallquellec, Canada ApplicatiomDecembcr 28,19315,.SetialaNo; 637563?!" 3 Claims.

The present invention pertains to a novel ,bras siere tozbe worn byladies. The =principal.. object of the invention is to provide a.brassiere. that impartathe. desired form to thebreasts.- irl ahygieniczand-efiective manner., With thlsobl'ect. in. view the. deviceincludes a belt and a. pair. of; shoulder straps, with invertedV-shaped' straps connecting the forward ends of the shoulder straps tothe front of the belt. These straps consist of an elastic material forthe purpose of confining the fiesh within the desired limits as definedby the inverted V-shaped straps. When the device is properly fitted,there is no injury or discomfort to the wearer.

One of the characteristic features of the invention is that the V-shapedstraps need not be covered by the usual pocket-forming fabric. As aresult, a natural contour is provided, while the figure is shaped andconfined within the desired limits, as above set forth.

Moreover, in cases of under-development of the bust, the flesh ismassaged by contact with the adjacent garment, whereby growth of thebreasts is stimulated. Also, the friction and massaging action producedby the elastic material forming triangular enclosures also stimulatesthe development of glands and tissue, with visible results in one or twomonths.

The invention is fully disclosed by way of example in the followingdescription and in the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating the device in use andparticularly the forward side thereof;

Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the side and rear of thedevice, and,

Figure 3 is a perspective View of the device detached.

Reference to these views will now be made by use of like characterswhich are employed to designate corresponding parts throughout.

In the several figures the device is shown as including a belt Iconsisting of an elastic strap and adapted to be worn in the positionnormally occupied by the upper end of a girdle 2. A pair of shoulderstraps 3 have their rear ends attached to the back of the belt andpreferably at equal distances from the rear center point. The forwardends of the straps 3 are not directly attached to the belt I. To theforward or free end of each strap 3 is attached the vertex of aninverted V-shaped strap 4. The straps 3 and 4 consist of elasticmaterial such as the belt I.

The ends of the straps 4 more remote from the front center of the belt Iare attached to the sides attached the remainingdower endsof. the straps4;.asindicated by. thenumerall. From thefront center of the'belt l issuspended'a strap 8 adapted for attachment to the girdle or to anothergarment in order to locate the front of the belt in the proper downwardposition.

The triangular areas within the straps 4 are not covered with thepockets usually provided in this location. The straps, being elastic,confine the breasts within the desired and natural limits. Thus, theflabby and unkempt appearance of flesh extruded outside of these limitsis avoided. At the same time, the desired, natural feminine form ismaintained.

The device of the invention is also a remedy for under-development ofthe bust. Since the flesh is free within the V-shaped straps 4, themassaging against the adjacent garment stimulates growth. In a month ortwo the results of this action become visible. Moreover, the triangularareas enclosed in elastic material have a tendency to enlarge thebreasts, and in such cases it becomes unnecessary to make use ofartificial expedients. The contact of the elastic straps around thetriangular areas further stimulates growth of the tissue and glands. Itis further to be noted, with regard to cases of under-development, thatthe empty folds usually occurring in the use of brassieres with pocketcoverings, do not appear in the use of the present invention whichnormally does not employ such pocket material.

The brassiere should be properly adjusted and fitted to each wearer, andin such cases the elastic straps create suflicient friction for thedesired support and massaging effect, and without excessive pressure anddiscomfort to the wearer.

Although a specific embodiment of the invention has been illustrated anddescribed, it will be understood that various alterations in the detailsof construction may be made without departing from the scope of theinvention as indicated by the appended claims.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A brassiere comprising a hoop-like belt, a pair of shoulder strapseach having one end secured to the rear of said belt, and a pair ofinverted V-shaped straps having their vertices secured respectively tothe free ends of said shoulder straps, the outward ends of said V-shapedstraps being attached directly to the sides of said hooplike belt, andthe inward ends of said V-shaped straps being connected to the frontcenter of said belt, said belt and straps consisting of elasticmaterial, and an anchoring strap suspended from the front center of saidbelt, said belt having substantially the same width as said V-shapedstraps, the triangular areas formed by said V-shaped straps and saidbelt being uncovered.

2. A brassiere comprising a hoop-like belt, a pair of shoulder strapseach having one end secured to the rear of said belt, and a pair ofinverted V-shaped straps having their vertices secured respectively tothe free ends of said shoulder straps, the outward ends of said V-shapedstraps being attached directly to the sides of said hooplike belt, and afabric flap attached to the front center of said belt, the inward endsof said V-shaped straps being attached to said flap, said belt andstraps consisting of elastic material, and an anchoring strap suspendedfrom the front center of said belt, said belt having substantially thesame width as said V-shaped straps, the triangular areas formed by saidV-shaped straps and said belt being uncovered.

3. A brassire comprising a belt, a pair of shoulder straps each havingone end secured formed by said V-shaped straps and said belt beinuncovered.

KATHLEEN HAYES.

REFERENCES CITED The following referenlces are of record in the file ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,836,840 Dickson Dec. 15, 19311,890,507 Gifford Dec. 13, 1932 2,367,353 Hunau Jan. 16, 1945 2,406,699Lustig Aug. 27, 1946 2,413,060 Maas Dec. 24, 1946

